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Former White House Travel Office Director Runs Advanced Aviation Team, Arranging Charter Flights for Campaigns and VIPs
Gregg Brunson-Pitts, former White House Travel Office director under George W. Bush, runs Advanced Aviation Team, a 2015-founded firm that owns no aircraft but arranges charter flights, cabin layouts and branding for campaigns and wealthy clients.
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim Names Lija Wierieszczinskaja Commercial Head
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has appointed Lija Wierieszczinskaja as commercial head, covering aircraft management, executive charter, maintenance and VIP handling, as the Dubai-based provider seeks to develop its regional and international business.
Gulfstream G550 Flies Narita to Green Bay in 10 Hours 31 Minutes in Record Attempt Awaiting FAI Certification
Threshold Aviation Group CEO Mark DiLullo flew a Gulfstream G550 from Narita to Green Bay in 10 hours 31 minutes, about 7,300 miles, in a record attempt still awaiting FAI certification.
Bombardier to Invest About $50 Million in Wichita, Opens North American Learning Center
Bombardier is investing approximately $50 million in Wichita, Kansas, and has opened its North American Learning Center, its first in-house skills center for newly hired aircraft technicians and mechanics.
Connolly Brothers completes 40,000-square-foot design-build hangar for FlightLevel Aviation at Beverly Regional Airport
Connolly Brothers has completed a 40,000-square-foot design-build hangar for FlightLevel Aviation at Beverly Regional Airport in Danvers, Massachusetts, sized for two private aircraft with wingspans up to 104 feet.
Desert Jet Breaks Ground on Ramp Extension at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Due by End of 2026
Desert Jet has broken ground on a ramp extension at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in California's Coachella Valley, expected to enter service by the end of 2026, with two more hangars planned afterward.
Nearly 650 Horizon Air Pilots Hold Informational Pickets in Seattle and Boise After Nearly Four Years of Contract Talks
Nearly 650 Horizon Air pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 1224, held informational pickets in Seattle and Boise on Oct. 14, 2026, after nearly four years of contract talks, demanding industry-standard compensation.
Elliot Mintzer Discusses Building a Personal Brand and Reputation in Private Aviation on ACP Episode 472
Episode 472 of the ACP podcast features Elliot Mintzer on building a personal brand in aviation, framing professional reputation rather than aircraft, company or contract as an aviation career's most valuable asset.
Scholarship Established at Prairie College in Memory of Pilot Killed in Latitude Air Ambulance Accident
The family of Thomas "Tommy" Farquhar, a 23-year-old Canadian first officer presumed killed in the Oct. 3 Latitude Air Ambulance Gulfstream G100 accident, has set up a scholarship in his name at Prairie College in Alberta.
IADA Overhauls Certified Aircraft Broker Program With Three-Month Prep Period and Global Exam
The International Aircraft Dealers Association has redesigned its Certified Aircraft Broker program as Version 2.0, adding a three-month preparation period and a more global exam, launching after the 2026 NBAA convention in Las Vegas.
NBAA Military Connect Program Supports Veterans Entering Business Aviation at 2026 NBAA-BACE
NBAA will hold a free full-day Military Connect event for transitioning veterans at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas on October 20-22, 2026, as forecasts point to over 100,000 new industry professionals needed over the next decade.
Textron Aviation launches Kansas' first aviation youth apprenticeship program for high school students
Textron Aviation became the first Kansas aviation company to launch state-registered youth apprenticeships, starting three tracks in fall 2026 for high school students aged 16 and older in Airframe & Powerplant, Avionics, and Engine Buildup.
Prince Aviation completes Cessna Citation XLS Part 147 practical training in Belgrade for engineers from four European firms
Prince Aviation completed practical EASA Part 147 Cessna 560 XL/XLS training in Belgrade for engineers from four European firms, running 28 September to 9 October 2026.
Advanced Aircrew Academy Names Chris Tranbarger Senior Training Manager
Advanced Aircrew Academy, the Atlanta-based aviation eLearning provider, has appointed career pilot Chris Tranbarger as Senior Training Manager, moving a courseware contributor since 2016 into a full-time role.
More than 160 Apache workers to strike for 24 hours on 21 October over North Sea pay dispute
More than 160 Apache workers in the North Sea will strike for 24 hours from 6 AM on 21 October in a pay dispute, Unite the Union said.
Viral Video Shows Kenyan Broad-Based Leaders Aboard Private Jet Two Days After Raila Odinga Memorial
A video of Kenyan broad-based government leaders laughing aboard a private jet went viral on X and TikTok after Winnie Odinga reposted it, two days after the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death.
Piper J-3 Cub Trained Most US World War II Pilots, Estimated at Four in Five First Flights
An estimated four in five of the more than 400,000 American pilots who flew in World War II made their first flight in a Piper J-3 Cub, which Piper launched in 1938.
NBAA Defines 'YoPro' and Runs a 30-Member Council for Young Business Aviation Professionals
NBAA defines a "YoPro" as a business aviation professional typically under 40, or anyone entirely new to the industry, and runs a 30-volunteer YoPro Council for them.
Former White House Travel Office Director Runs Advanced Aviation Team, Arranging Charter Flights for Campaigns and VIPs
Gregg Brunson-Pitts, former White House Travel Office director under George W. Bush, runs Advanced Aviation Team, a 2015-founded firm that owns no aircraft but arranges charter flights, cabin layouts and branding for campaigns and wealthy clients.
Pilot Who Began Training at 57 Earns Private Certificate at 60, Trained in Cessna 182P at Torrance
A pilot who began flight training at 57 passed the private pilot check ride at 60, training in a Cessna 182P at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, under instructor Gary Palmer.
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim Names Lija Wierieszczinskaja Commercial Head
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has appointed Lija Wierieszczinskaja as commercial head, covering aircraft management, executive charter, maintenance and VIP handling, as the Dubai-based provider seeks to develop its regional and international business.
Gulfstream G550 Flies Narita to Green Bay in 10 Hours 31 Minutes in Record Attempt Awaiting FAI Certification
Threshold Aviation Group CEO Mark DiLullo flew a Gulfstream G550 from Narita to Green Bay in 10 hours 31 minutes, about 7,300 miles, in a record attempt still awaiting FAI certification.
Five More Lawsuits Filed Against OneFlight International, Bringing Pending Total to at Least 10
Five more lawsuits were filed last week against jet card broker OneFlight International, which paused operations on September 16, 2026, bringing the pending total to at least 10.
NBAA to Present Pillar of the Association Award to Retired Executive Doug Carr After 28 Years
NBAA will present its Pillar of the Association Award to retired executive Doug Carr on October 21, 2026, at the opening of the Military Connect programme at NBAA-BACE.
Duncan Aviation Adds and Promotes Five Aircraft Designers Across Lincoln, Battle Creek and Provo
Duncan Aviation has added two Lead Designers in Lincoln and promoted three designers in Battle Creek and Provo, expanding its aircraft design teams across three facilities.
Bombardier to Invest About $50 Million in Wichita, Opens North American Learning Center
Bombardier is investing approximately $50 million in Wichita, Kansas, and has opened its North American Learning Center, its first in-house skills center for newly hired aircraft technicians and mechanics.
Connolly Brothers completes 40,000-square-foot design-build hangar for FlightLevel Aviation at Beverly Regional Airport
Connolly Brothers has completed a 40,000-square-foot design-build hangar for FlightLevel Aviation at Beverly Regional Airport in Danvers, Massachusetts, sized for two private aircraft with wingspans up to 104 feet.
Becoming an FAA-Certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician: Four Steps, From Eligibility to Certification
Becoming an FAA-certified airframe and powerplant technician takes four steps, from meeting eligibility rules to passing FAA tests, and the median aircraft mechanic salary in 2025 was $80,180.
Network Aviation Group Appoints Hendrik Falk as Vice President of the Americas
Network Aviation Group has appointed Hendrik Falk as Vice President of the Americas, based in Atlanta, effective September 2026, succeeding Paul Umpleby, who retires at the end of 2026.
Desert Jet Breaks Ground on Ramp Extension at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Due by End of 2026
Desert Jet has broken ground on a ramp extension at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in California's Coachella Valley, expected to enter service by the end of 2026, with two more hangars planned afterward.
GE Aerospace Foundation Commits $1 Million to Aviation Workforce Training as North Texas Firms Compete for Workers
GE Aerospace's foundation will spend $1 million on aviation workforce training in North Texas, adding Dallas College instructors and expanding Tarrant County College maintenance technician labs.
Nearly 650 Horizon Air Pilots Hold Informational Pickets in Seattle and Boise After Nearly Four Years of Contract Talks
Nearly 650 Horizon Air pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 1224, held informational pickets in Seattle and Boise on Oct. 14, 2026, after nearly four years of contract talks, demanding industry-standard compensation.
Aviation Performance Solutions Names Tom Waitkus Vice President of UPRT Solutions
Aviation Performance Solutions, the Mesa, Arizona-based upset prevention and recovery training provider, has appointed Tom Waitkus as Vice President of UPRT Solutions, promoting him from Director of UPRT Solutions and Sales.
Paul Cremer of Gama Aviation, Head of Aviation Delivery, chairs BBGA Operations Working Group
Paul Cremer, Head of Aviation Delivery at Gama Aviation and a 42-year veteran of business and general aviation, chairs the BBGA Operations Working Group.
Abu Dhabi Aviation Group Marks First Anniversary of Al Jeer Programme for Emirati Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Abu Dhabi Aviation Group marked the first anniversary of its Al Jeer programme for Emirati aircraft maintenance engineers, which now includes more than 65 UAE Nationals.
Sekisui Kydex Names Marty Miller President and COO Effective Nov. 1, 2026; Yoshio Aoshima to Become CEO
Sekisui Kydex, a major supplier of thermoplastics for aircraft cabin interiors, has appointed Marty Miller as president and COO effective 1 November 2026, while Yoshio Aoshima becomes CEO.
Embry-Riddle Places 40 Business Students in Summer Internships at Aviation and Aerospace Firms
Embry-Riddle's O'Maley College of Business placed 40 students in summer internships at aviation and aerospace companies in the U.S. and abroad, including Flexjet, Embraer Executive Jets and American Airlines.
Elliot Mintzer Discusses Building a Personal Brand and Reputation in Private Aviation on ACP Episode 472
Episode 472 of the ACP podcast features Elliot Mintzer on building a personal brand in aviation, framing professional reputation rather than aircraft, company or contract as an aviation career's most valuable asset.
Scholarship Established at Prairie College in Memory of Pilot Killed in Latitude Air Ambulance Accident
The family of Thomas "Tommy" Farquhar, a 23-year-old Canadian first officer presumed killed in the Oct. 3 Latitude Air Ambulance Gulfstream G100 accident, has set up a scholarship in his name at Prairie College in Alberta.
IADA Overhauls Certified Aircraft Broker Program With Three-Month Prep Period and Global Exam
The International Aircraft Dealers Association has redesigned its Certified Aircraft Broker program as Version 2.0, adding a three-month preparation period and a more global exam, launching after the 2026 NBAA convention in Las Vegas.
RoyalJet Appoints Nikoleta Eirini Fista as Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based premium private jet operator, has appointed Nikoleta Eirini Fista as Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary, with responsibility for legal leadership across aviation, corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
NBAA Military Connect Program Supports Veterans Entering Business Aviation at 2026 NBAA-BACE
NBAA will hold a free full-day Military Connect event for transitioning veterans at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas on October 20-22, 2026, as forecasts point to over 100,000 new industry professionals needed over the next decade.